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Detour( 1945)

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He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!

Overview

The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Tom Neal

      Al Roberts

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      Ann Savage

      Vera

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      Claudia Drake

      Sue Harvey

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      Edmund MacDonald

      Charles Haskell Jr.

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      Tim Ryan

      Diner Owner Gus

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      Esther Howard

      Hedy

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      Pat Gleason

      Joe

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      Don Brodie

      Used Car Salesman (uncredited)

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    A review by talisencrw

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    Written by talisencrw on Sun Jul 31 2016
    This was excellent. One of my very favourite film noirs--and at a fraction of the budget. It made me instantly want to see ALL of Ulmer's films--as well as a lot more of Ann Savage. A priceless find for the adventurous cinephile....

    Media

    Videos 2Backdrops 13Posters 21

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    30000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • film noir
    • hitchhiker
    • road movie
    • male pianist